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Best oil to use? Best spark plug to use?

Started by 73TXRallye440, October 17, 2008, 08:01:38 AM

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73TXRallye440

Engine is a mild 430hp 440ci motor. What oil do you suggest? What spark plug and wires? :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

BronzeOnSteelies



If you have a flat tappet cam check out this thread on the board about oil selection.

www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,46015.msg539654.html#msg539654

There is a table at the end of the first page that indicates that the Penzoil GT and the Royal Purple Racing have enough zinc and phosphorus in them without using an additive.

Mark
68 MM1 (Turbine Bronze) R/T

Spike


Ghoste


suntech

I like Valvoline oil, and NGK and Denso Plugs
Since we only live once, and all this is not just a dressed rehearsal, but the real thing............ Well, enjoy it!!!!

1969chargerrtse

Quote from: 73TXRallye440 on October 17, 2008, 08:01:38 AM
Engine is a mild 430hp 440ci motor. What oil do you suggest? What spark plug and wires? :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:
I use the VR1 Valvoline racing oil it has zinc in it and some parts stores carry it.  Love AC plugs always have good luck with them.  Champion plugs failed on everthing from my lawn mower to big block motors.
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

firefighter3931

NGK for plugs
Valvoline vr-1 racing oil + eos additive & wix/Napa gold oil filters
Firecore wires....topshelf quality and construction


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

resq302

Ron,

Even WITH the VR1 race oil, you still need to add the bottle of EOS?  I know it doesn't hurt anything by adding it, but is it necessary?
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

firefighter3931

Quote from: resq302 on October 22, 2008, 07:00:13 AM
Ron,

Even WITH the VR1 race oil, you still need to add the bottle of EOS?  I know it doesn't hurt anything by adding it, but is it necessary?


Brian, i run EOS in everything with a flat tappet cam....not worth taking a chance.  ;)


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

HKCharger

Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 19, 2008, 09:35:31 PM
NGK for plugs
Valvoline vr-1 racing oil + eos additive & wix/Napa gold oil filters
Firecore wires....topshelf quality and construction


Ron

Ron, where do you buy all 3 of the above you mentioned? One online retailer? What EXACT NGK spark plugs for a 440?

HKCharger

Quote from: resq302 on October 22, 2008, 07:00:13 AM
Ron,

Even WITH the VR1 race oil, you still need to add the bottle of EOS?  I know it doesn't hurt anything by adding it, but is it necessary?

I have googled EOS and cant find it for sale. What is another description for it?

HKCharger

Here is what JEGS offers, which VR1 do I need for a 74 440?


Valvoline Racing VV205
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 10W30 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV205
Only $4.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV211
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 20W50 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV211
Only $4.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV851
Racing Conventional Motor Oil 20W50 Weight
Item# 949-VV851
Only $9.99
Valvoline Racing VV223
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 30 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV223
Only $4.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV850
Racing Conventional Motor Oil 10W30 Weight
Item# 949-VV850
Only $9.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV235
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 50 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV235
Only $4.99
Valvoline Racing VV855
Racing Synthetic Motor Oil 20W50 Weight
Item# 949-VV855
Only $11.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV854
Racing Synthetic Motor Oil 10W30 Weight
Item# 949-VV854
Only $11.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV229
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 40 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV229
Only $4.99
Valvoline Racing VV852
Racing Conventional Motor Oil 50 Weight
Item# 949-VV852
Only $9.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV831
High Performance Gear Oil 80W90 Weight
Item# 949-VV831
Only $6.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV853
Racing Synthetic Motor Oil 5W30 Weight
Item# 949-VV853
Only $11.99
Valvoline Racing VV360
Valvoline Mercon V Auto Trans Fluid Synthetic 1 quart
Item# 949-VV360
Only $7.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV241
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 60 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV241
Only $4.99
   
Valvoline Racing VV825
High Performance Gear Oil 80W140 Weight
Item# 949-VV825
Only $6.99

HKCharger

Also, what is the part # of the NAPA GOLD OIL FILTER? looking online and cant find it- thanks.

73TXRallye440


firefighter3931

Quote from: HKCharger on November 03, 2008, 11:26:37 AM
Here is what JEGS offers, which VR1 do I need for a 74 440?


   
Valvoline Racing VV211
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 20W50 weight 1 quart
Item# 949-VV211
Only $4.99
   



This is the oil i use....good stuff !  :2thumbs:


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

resq302

Ron,

How much power would get robbed from using a thick oil like the 20w50 vs. the 10w30 or 10w40?  I myself use the VR1 20w50 but have been told many a times that it is too thick and I am robbing myself of power.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Ghoste

It's true on the Super Stock level but for the average street car I wouldn't worry about it.

firefighter3931

 :iagree: with Ghoste....not enough parasitic loss to be concerned about. Oil Pressure is a life saver when you're sitting in traffic and the engine heats up.  ;)

Race guys pull up to the line, burnout, stage, make a pass then sit in the pits and cool down....the oil never really gets heated up as much as your typical street driven cruiser/hotrod.  :yesnod:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

resq302

ah, ok.  So then 20W50 it is.  The only downfall I see is that the oil gets REALLY thick in the cold.  Dads el camino and moms chally vert sit outside in one of those portable Cover-it garages.  When he starts it up in the winter, I am concerned that the oil might be too thick and not start moving immediately causing premature wear on the engine.  Any thoughts on this? :scratchchin:
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Ghoste

My first thought is get them in a proper garage but I know they'd be there already if that were feasible.  Perhaps a block heater or a portable space heater placed in front of the car for a short while prior to starting?  How cold does it get where you live?

Dans 68

Brad Penn 20-50W, Napa Gold (# 1515) oil filter, NGK plugs.  :2thumbs:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

68RT4ME

Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 19, 2008, 09:35:31 PM
NGK for plugs
Valvoline vr-1 racing oil + eos additive & wix/Napa gold oil filters
Firecore wires....topshelf quality and construction


Ron

Ron, I changed my oil to the Valvoline V-1 20W50 as you commend here over the weekend. I could not find the EOS additive you speak of and was wondering where to get it/order it and if it is needed when  running Comp Cams roller rockers as I do in my 440? Also, What part number is it for the NGK plugs and do you know if they come in the short variety in order to install them around my headers?
'69 Charger R/T, T5, Tan Top, Tan Interior, Black Stripe. Complete numbers matching 440 4Spd

y3chargerrt


firefighter3931

Quote from: 68RT4ME on February 03, 2009, 02:31:28 PM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 19, 2008, 09:35:31 PM
NGK for plugs
Valvoline vr-1 racing oil + eos additive & wix/Napa gold oil filters
Firecore wires....topshelf quality and construction


Ron

Ron, I changed my oil to the Valvoline V-1 20W50 as you commend here over the weekend. I could not find the EOS additive you speak of and was wondering where to get it/order it and if it is needed when  running Comp Cams roller rockers as I do in my 440? Also, What part number is it for the NGK plugs and do you know if they come in the short variety in order to install them around my headers?




As mentioned by the previous poster....EOS is avilable at your local GM dealer parts counter. You can also use Comp Cams breakin lube or ZZDP+

I like the NGK XR5 plugs when using pump gas compression and factory Iron heads. These are std. dimension plugs, FYI

http://www.glowplugs.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=&pid=2552


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

G Force

I am trying to understand some of the terminology;

Comp cam and roller rockers have nothing to do with flat tappets....Is this correct?

When we talk about flat tappets we are referring to the Lifters, weather hydraulic or solid.......Is this correct?

So the only time you would NOT need additives added to your oil is when you have roller lifters... is this correct?